Bank of America

Technology Analyst

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked how great the company was in terms of communication. Considering how big the company is, every intern got individual guidance and help from their mentors.

What I wish was different

I wish there was an option to try out different teams and talk to other mentors as well.

Advice

It is always great to try a big company like Bank of America once in life because one learns how big companies operate together with so many divisions.

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Software Enginer

June - August 2019 • Pennington, NJ

What I liked

Great environment to learn

What I wish was different

Location

Advice

Keep asking question

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intern

June - August 2019 • Rochester, MN

What I liked

The team I worked with made all of the difference for me. Being a marketing major in a finance internship my team was able to redirect what they could to make my time there more meaningful.

What I wish was different

When applying I didn't know what the internship entailed, so I didn't know how finance heavy it would be. I wish when applying the recruiter was more open about how the program worked.

Advice

Even if your internship isn't exactly in the field you wanted take it with open arms. I learned so much more than I could ever imagine. From how to network, to how to conduct meetings, to how an office truly works it's amazing the amount of things you will learn without even realizing it. Be open, take the chance, and say yes to new opportunities.

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Corporate Banking Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Real deal experience and working with MDs on client projects, great culture with people who want you to succeed.

What I wish was different

None

Advice

Take advantage of the network while you are there and get to know people from different divisions.

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Technology Analyst

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The location, the people, the experience

What I wish was different

The work itself was not that exciting. I felt very over qualified and not important to the company.

Advice

Make sure to always ask for more responsibility if you want to show that you can challenge yourself.

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Data Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

the people were extremely nice

What I wish was different

more coding

Advice

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Finance Management Intern

June - August 2019 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Great experience. Had meaningful projects and was able to learn so much. The people and culture of the bank were amazing. Everyone is so friendly and wants you to succeed.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Global Technology Summer Analyst

June - August 2019 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

During my time at Bank of America, I was able to complete a project with another intern that is still being used by the team. Working on such a meaningful project gave me experience in the type of work I might be doing in the future. Also, my manager was incredibly helpful and a great mentor.

What I wish was different

A couple things I wish had been different were the pace of my project and the number of women not only on my team but in my division. For a good chunk of the first month, a lot of what I did was figuring out what I needed to be working on. So, my project wasn't completely finalized until the beginning of my second month there. Also, there were no women on my team, which would have been nice to have more for support.

Advice

Take initiative on projects. If you find something that can be added to a project that you are working on, ask and try to implement it because if you don't do it, then no one else will.

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Non profit

January 2019 • Jacksonville, FL

What I liked

I love volunteering with my company

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Get out and make a difference with the community you live in

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Global Technology and Operations Analyst

June - August 2019 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

Working in a team that ensured I was not just individually learning, but making a contribution to the team. I was slowly brought on, working with individual team members identifying what I might want to work on for the summer. As I got comfortable, I was able to go to anyone for help or advice, or even to grab a cup of coffee. Beyond just my day to day work, the networking during and outside of the day allowed me to get a feel for the bank as a whole, and truly understand if it's somewhere that I want to start my career.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had become more involved in the activities outside the bank. I was so focused on completing tasks and setting up meetings that I put the other events the bank hosted as not priorities.

Advice

When you're not doing work specifically for your team, make an effort to reach out to anyone in the bank. As an intern, you're encouraged to get to know the bank as best as possible to see if you want a career there, and there's no better way to learn that then speaking with people who have been in your shoes.

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Global Technology Summer Analyst

June - August 2019 • Jersey City, NJ

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Network with as many people as you can.

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Wealth Management Summer Analyst

June - August 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

- Strong resources of Bank of America - Great learning experience

What I wish was different

- Office demographic (more young people)

Advice

- Network with everyone in your office - Take notes every day - Write a To-Do List at the end of each day

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Analyst Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I absolutely loved the company and the team that I got to work with! Everyone was very welcoming and had similar goals as me. Reaching out to people in other departments was also very easy and I got the chance to learn a lot this summer and grow as an individual. I learned about different trading processes and the bank in general.

What I wish was different

I did wish I had more work but overall I was able to use my time efficiently.

Advice

Meet and network with as many people as possible because if you get a return offer you are already ahead of the people that did not do the internship if you accept the position.

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Experience Design Intern

June - August 2019 • Boston, MA

What I liked

I loved my team, the work I was doing, and the care that the company had for the interns.

What I wish was different

Nothing -- it was literally the best internship I've had

Advice

It was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had in my life and I would recommend people work for Bank of America, if they get the opportunity.

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Digital Ambassador

June - August 2019 • Parkville, MD

What I liked

I liked the pay and my boss.

What I wish was different

The company culture could use some work.

Advice

If you have sensitive feelings , don’t work here.

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Global Transaction Services Summer Analyst

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed the rotational aspect of the internship and getting to explore two different types of positions in a short period of time.

What I wish was different

Advice

Ask as many questions as possible and meet people of all ages and positions to help get a understanding of the company culture

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Technology Analyst

June - August 2018 • Pennington, NJ

What I liked

Such a great company and environment. Everyone I met wanted to help me grow and learn.

What I wish was different

Wish I had been there for more time.

Advice

Ask as many questions as you can. At first it seems like you know so little but with every question you learn a little more.

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Financial Advisor Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I learned a lot, the advisors I worked under kept me in the loop about prospects I had found myself. This meant that I got to see and be apart of the process when some of my prospects became clients. I learned a lot about financial planning and the process that Merrill Lynch goes through to acquire and keep clients. I also learned a lot about researching potential prospects and creating lists to acquire them.

What I wish was different

Cold-Calling was a major part of prospecting and I wish I had more experience face to face with clients.

Advice

A Merrill Lynch internship opens a lot of doors for those looking to get into finance. The advisors are very kind and always wiling to help and give career advice. It is a great learning experience and should you decide that Financial Advising is not the job for you there are numerous other opportunities within the company. This internship will connect you with a lot of professionals in the industry and should you choose to pursue another profession, the advisors have great connections and are very willing to write you a letter of recommendation or refer you to a professional in your area of interest.

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